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PUQE Score for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
PUQE Score for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
Hours of nausea in the last 24 hours
Number of vomiting episodes in the last 24 hours
Number of retching / dry heaving episodes in the last 24 hours
Result3 points
Mild nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.
- Category
- Mild
When to use
- Grading severity and tracking response to treatment in nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.
Formula
Sum of three items (hours of nausea, vomiting episodes, retching episodes), each 1-5. Range 3-15: <=6 mild, 7-12 moderate, >=13 severe.
Pearls and pitfalls
- Severe scores and inability to tolerate oral intake suggest hyperemesis gravidarum requiring rehydration.